History Museums in Mississippi

Catfish Row Museum

Catfish Row Museum

Vicksburg

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The Catfish Row Museum in Vicksburg provides visitors with a cultural heritage experience that highlights the diverse and distinctive elements of the city. Through exhibits, storytelling, and various forms of expression like music and visual arts, the museum aims to […]

Bay St. Louis Mardi Gras Museum

Bay St. Louis

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Located inside the historic train depot, the Bay St. Louis Mardi Gras Museum showcases the cultural and historical significance of Mardi Gras in the region. The museum features Mardi Gras costumes, masks, memorabilia, and exhibits detailing the traditions and celebrations […]

Burns Belfry Museum and Multicultural Center

Burns Belfry Museum and Multicultural Center

Oxford

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The Burns Belfry Museum and Multicultural Center, located in Oxford, Mississippi, serves as a cultural center, celebrating the rich history and contributions of African Americans through exhibits, events, and educational programs. By fostering inclusivity and promoting multicultural dialogue, the center […]

Canton Museum of History

Canton Museum of History

Canton

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The Canton Museum of History, located next to the Canton Welcome Center, steps into the city’s rich history including memories of merchant stores and businesses pivotal to Canton’s growth and artifacts, from antique butter churns to vintage bank teller’s adding […]

Lincoln County Historical and Jewish Heritage Museum

Lincoln County Historical and Jewish Heritage Museum

Brookhaven

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The Lincoln County Historical and Jewish Heritage Museum in Brookhaven is housed in a former synagogue, Temple B’Nai Shalom, dating back to 1896. Converted into a museum in 2009, it showcases local history, including exhibits on the former Jewish community […]

Lucius Q. C. Lamar House

Lucius Q. C. Lamar House

Oxford

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The Lucius Q. C. Lamar House, established by the Oxford Lafayette County Heritage Foundation, stands as a historic landmark in Oxford, Mississippi. Restored to its original Greek Revival elegance, the house serves as a museum, showcasing exhibits that illuminate the […]

Magnolias of Aberdeen

Magnolias of Aberdeen

Aberdeen

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The Magnolias of Aberdeen, built in 1850, stands as a stunning example of late antebellum Greek revival architecture, featuring a grand columned front portico and a mahogany double staircase with a Waterford chandelier. Once home to the Sykes family for […]

Martin & Sue King Railroad Heritage Museum

Martin & Sue King Railroad Heritage Museum

Cleveland

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The Martin and Sue King Railroad Heritage Museum in Cleveland, preserves and celebrates the rich history and cultural impact of railroads in the Delta Region. Through its exhibits, railroad-related artifacts, and memorabilia, the museum offers visitors a glimpse into the […]

Military Memorial Museum

Military Memorial Museum

Brookhaven

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The Military Memorial Museum, housed in the historic old train depot in Brookhaven, offers a journey through the area’s military history. Featuring an impressive array of artifacts, photographs, and personal items belonging to local veterans, alongside displays of military equipment […]

Mississippi Department of Archives & History

Mississippi Department of Archives & History

Jackson

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The Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH) is a state agency established in 1902 to collect, preserve, and provide access to the archival resources of Mississippi. Governed by a nine-member board of trustees, it oversees various divisions including the […]

Mississippi Industrial Heritage Museum

Mississippi Industrial Heritage Museum

Meridian

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The Mississippi Industrial Heritage Museum, located in Meridian, preserves and showcases the Soulé Steam Feed Works historic site. Established in 2002, the museum celebrates the industrial and manufacturing heritage of the region, highlighting the innovations of Soulé and his descendants […]

Natchez Museum of African American Culture and History

Natchez Museum of African American Culture and History

Natchez

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The Natchez Museum of African American Culture and History, housed in a historic former United States Post Office, offers a compelling exploration of African American heritage in Natchez, Mississippi. Through exhibits covering slavery, the Civil Rights movement, and notable events […]